Operational Plan for Vector Clothing

Operational Plan for Vector Clothing
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Operational Plan for Vector Clothing Introduction An operational plan is an essential aspect of any business that provides strategic direction and outlines how a business will achieve its objectives. With businesses likely to involve many individuals with different tasks, it is important to ensure that each role is defined succinctly and the reporting structure delineated (Bierman et al., 2018). This prevents unwarranted challenges that could affect the optimum running of the business daily. Businesses with operational plans can therefore plan for short-term purposes in tandem with the overall strategic plan, thus providing the leeway for interventions when necessary (Towbin et al., 2018). Consequently, an effective operational plan ensures that all organizational stakeholders are aware of their roles and responsibilities while providing direction on its effective execution to achieve organizational targets. The Business             Vector Clothing is a company specializing in producing and selling casual wear for both men and women. The company is dedicated to developing high-quality outfits made from superior material that fits each client’s needs. The outfits range from dresses, tops, trousers, and sweaters uniquely tailored for each group. Vector clothing offers online and physical options for clients wishing to purchase outfits to better engage with the needs of each individual. Organizational Chart The company currently has 100 employees serving across the departments undertaking daily routine operations. The organization has a functional structure with different departments handling specific aspects of the company. Vector Clothing is headed by a chief executive officer in charge of daily operations, supported by a general manager who handles the four major departments of the company. Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1.      Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

            The CEO is the accounting officer of the organization tasked with driving the organizational strategy, delegating responsibilities, supervising the management team, and providing overall policy directions.

1. 2.      General Manager – Operations   

            The General Manager will be tasked with developing managers, managing budgets, supervising operations, marshaling resources, and shaping the organization’s environment.    

1. 3.      Manager – Production

The production manager will ensure the planning of production schedules, assessing resource requirements, aligning and adhering processes with safety requirements, and developing quality control standards.

1. 4.      Manager – Sales

The sales manager will be responsible for setting sales targets, tracking individual targets, devising sales and marketing strategies, generating company leads, maintaining customer relationships, and motivating team members.

1. 5.      Manager – Finance

The sales manager will be tasked with developing financial plans and statements, managing credit facilities, budgeting, and developing cash flow projections.

1. 6.      Manager – Human Resource and Administration

This department’s manager will oversee the recruitment and retention process, develop training plans, coordinate payroll, manage the workplace environment, organize transport facilities, and monitor compensation.

1. 7.      Unit heads

            The unit heads will be responsible for specific aspects of each department and report directly to the managers. Each unit will specifically cover aspects such as design, QA, ICT, etc., with responsibilities including managing day-to-day operations, identifying and escalating problems, conducting meetings, and scheduling activities. Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision             Vector Clothing aspires to be a leader in the casual wear fashion sector through innovative designs and customer-driven approaches to satisfy customer needs. Additionally, we aim to ensure that all our stakeholders’ needs are considered in each decision-making step to reach our goals of delivering quality.       Mission             To provide authentic, high-quality, and affordable products and services to all our clients locally and internationally. Our focus is to ensure technology is implemented and continuously used innovatively to capture market trends and deliver to exceed client demands. Core Values

1. Excellent Service – each customer is treated to their satisfaction since they represent our most valuable asset.
2. Honesty – we will always explain and outline everything required from the onset.
3. Dependable – we promise to meet and exceed client expectations every day.
4. Commitment – all advertised products will be available when required and delivered promptly per agreements.
5. Innovativeness – develop new and inspiring designs consistently to meet the needs of the fashion world.

Planning Process             Planning is essential for business since it outlines the future of the company and the right path to follow to achieve its goals. An organization must set smart goals that can be achieved within a set time as a basis for its development. Vector Clothing implements medium-range plans that comprise two years of operations to cover the immediate needs of the business and the market appropriately. These plans are specifically developed for the four departments in the company to ensure they can collaborate and achieve set targets.             Vector clothing’s planning process is guided by the company’s vision and mission, with a functional analysis identifying the major strengths and weaknesses. This provides a starting point to ensure that aspects such as production are managed efficiently to reduce costs which can eventually be passed down to the consumers. Top-level management guides this process since they must account for decisions regarding finance and revenue (George et al., 2019). Daily operations are critical, hence the assessment begins at this level to determine the optimal running conditions enabling the management to develop a basic understanding of the company’s position at the beginning of every cycle.             Once a basis is developed, the company can develop forecasts for future sales and other needs to determine appropriate budgets. This is essential because planning requires the development of inventory according to market needs. In this case, Vector Clothing must determine the viability of the coming market season with regard to the economic outlook to find the most appropriate way of having raw materials, advertising, and product releases. Afterward, the company can then develop tactical goals that stimulate appropriate actions that will drive the business forward (Bierman et al., 2018). These are directed to middle-level management since they are in charge of the company’s departments responsible for delivering products. Such goals must align with the company’s vision and mission to ensure that service delivery and quality remain high.         &nbs...